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The handling of the car is even
more alert when fitted with the
optional Sport Chrono Package
(see page 54). This exclusive
performance upgrade includes
a dashboard-mounted analogue
and digital timer unit. When ‘Sport’
mode is selected, the engine
and chassis are seamlessly
switched to a more direct and
positive setup. The throttle is
more responsive, PSM (see page
64) inputs are reduced, and the
optional PASM (see page 52) is
also switched to its firmer ‘Sport’
mode settings.On vehicles with optional Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM – see page 86), the system
can be upgraded to the Sport
Chrono Package Plus (see page
55). Additional features include
a performance display in PCM
and a personal memory function.
Occupant protection is matched
to performance using a system of highly robust side and cross
members which absorb impact
energy in a safe and calculated
manner. Standard safety features
include full-size front airbags andPorsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP – see page 66). The POSIP
package features separate head
and thorax airbags as well as
side-impact protection beams.
The lightly domed roof creates
a bright and spacious interior.
The passenger compartment is
ergonomically designed with a
range of high-quality materials.
The cockpit area is precisely as
you would expect – exclusively
created for driving. The steering
wheel is adjustable for height and
reach, while all major controls
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |The Cayman
are logically arranged within easy
reach of the driver.
The standard seats offer excellent
comfort and lateral support. You
can also choose from a range
of optional alternatives, including
pneumatically adjustable adaptive
sports seats (see pages 74/75).
The coupé body on both the
Cayman and Cayman S unites
style with practicality. Beneath therear lid with large glass screen
is a generously proportioned
luggage compartment featuring
two main storage areas. Offering
260 litres of loadspace, it is joined
by a further 150 litres at the
front, making 410 litres in total.
Equally generous is the quality of
sound from the standard CDR-24
audio system. Optional additions
include the Sound Package Plus
which provides enhanced acoustic
performance. For perfect in-car
audio, there’s the BOSE
®Surround
Sound System (see page 84),
offering concert-hall quality through
a total of 10 loudspeakers.
In summary, each car provides a
unique combination of everyday
practicality, exceptional active
safety and uncompromising,
dynamic performance. These
apparent contradictions are
successfully reconciled within a
proven and elegant vehicle
concept that is perfectly realised
on the road.
Cayman in Guards RedCayman S in Arctic Silver Metallic

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Designed entirely around the
driver, the new Cayman is a
contemporary interpretation of
a classic Porsche concept. The
six-cylinder boxer engine has a
2.7-litre displacement generating
180 kW (245 bhp) at 6,500 rpm.
Thanks to VarioCam Plus (see
page 39), the maximum torque
output of 273 Nm is available
between 4,600 and 6,000 rpm.
The mid-engined layout is a crucial
factor in the near perfect front/
rear weight distribution. It also
enhances the car’s rear-end
traction, enabling 0 to 100 km / h
(62 mph) in as little as 6.1 seconds.
Maximum speed in appropriate
track conditions is 258 km / h
(160 mph).
The second key factor when it
comes to performance is, of
course, aerodynamics. Honed in
the wind tunnel, the new Cayman
has a drag coefficient of just 0.29.
Power is transmitted with precision
to the road through a five-speed
manual gearbox. An optional Sport
package is also available,
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Model range
combining a six-speed manual
gearbox with Porsche Active
Suspension Management
(PASM – see page 52). Five-speed
Tiptronic S, offering both manual
and automatic gearshifts, is
also available as an option.
The standard wheels have a 17-inch
diameter and attractive dual-spoke
design. Clearly visible behind
them are the four-piston fixed brake
calipers in monobloc aluminium
with black anodised finish. All four
discs are vented and cross-drilled,
enabling better performance in wet weather conditions and lower
unsprung weight.
Other distinctive features on the
new Cayman include black lip
spoilers at the front of the car and
a centrally mounted, single-tube
tailpipe. Accompanying it all is the
familiar sound of the Porsche flat-
six engine.
The interior of the car is an
elegant arrangement of smooth
and clearly defined surfaces.
These are augmented by highlights
in Volcano Grey on the dashboard
At Porsche, we have our own theory of evolution.
Only the best engineering survives.
The new Cayman.
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and gear console surround.
Genuine leather trim can be found
on the steering wheel, gear lever,
handbrake lever and door handle
facings. On entering the car, the
first thing to catch your eye is the
Cayman logo on the outer door-sill
guard. The second is the stylish
instrument cluster with classic
black instrument dials. The
instrument shroud unites all three
instruments into a single visual
unit.
The new Cayman. Sport and style
in every detail.

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A fundamental principle of Porsche
engineering is the search for
efficient performance. In the
Cayman S, the six-cylinder boxer
engine develops 217 kW (295 bhp)
from a 3.4-litre displacement.
Maximum torque of 340 Nm is
available between 4,400 and
6,000 rpm. VarioCam Plus
(see page 39) helps to increase
torque at lower engine speeds
and optimise top-end power. Theresults? An immediate response
to throttle inputs, 0 to 100 km / h
(62 mph) in as little as 5.4 seconds,
and a top speed of 275 km / h
(171 mph).
Working with the engine to achieve
that performance is a highly refined
aerodynamic package. Indeed, the
Cayman S has a drag coefficient
of just 0.29 (with manual gearbox;
Tiptronic S: 0.30).
Power and torque are applied
with precision through a short-
throw six-speed manual gearbox.
Tiptronic S is available as an
option, offering fully automatic or
manual gearshifts via rocker-type
controls on the steering wheel.
Externally, the Cayman S differs
from the Cayman in its colour-
coded lip spoilers at the front of
the car and dual-tube tailpipe
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Model range
design. In keeping with its
higher performance capability, the
Cayman S comes with 18-inch
wheels as standard. The generous
internal diameter accommodates
a standard braking system with
internally vented and cross-drilled
discs which are larger than those
on the Cayman.
The discs are combined with four-
piston monobloc aluminium fixed
calipers featuring a red paint
finish unique to the Cayman S.
As an optional alternative to the
standard braking system, there’s
the ultra-high performance
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB – see page 62).
As you would expect, the interior
of the car is exclusively designed
around the driver. Every material
exudes elegance and sporting
style. The instrument dials have an
aluminium-coloured background
which is tastefully matched to the
Aluminium Look trim on the gear
console surround and dashboard.
The standard interior includes
a genuine leather finish on the
steering wheel, gear lever,
All good design is inspired by nature.
Where efficiency is the key to performance.
The Cayman S.
handbrake lever, door
handle facings and storage
compartment lids on the
doors and centre console.
As a finishing touch, there’s a
Cayman S logo on each of the
outer door-sill guards.
Equally attractive are the car’s
lengthy service intervals. Not
only do they minimise the cost
of ownership, they also keep
your car longer on the road.

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Chassis
a more natural and involving
response to lateral and longitudinal
forces. Cornering agility is
considerably enhanced, with
greater scope for oversteer on
turn-in and exit. This additional
manoeuvrability is particularly
apparent in lower-speed sequences
and bends.
For maximum dexterity, PSM can
be set to standby while the car is
still in ‘Sport’ mode. PSM simply
monitors the forces acting on the
car and will only intervene in the
most critical scenarios, e.g., when
ABS assistance is required on both
front brakes.
To help you quantify this increase
in performance, the Sport Chrono
Package includes a compact timer
with swivel display which is
centrally located on the dashboard.
Functions are accessed via the
control stalk for the on-board
computer. Analogue dials measure
hours, minutes and seconds, while
a separate digital field displays
whole seconds, tenths and one
hundredths of a second. The digital
field runs in parallel with a second
digital display which is conveniently
located in the instrument cluster.
Sport Chrono Package Plus.
This enhanced Sport Chrono option
is available in conjunction with the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM – see page 86).
It offers all the same functions as
the Sport Chrono Package as well
as some additional information
options and features.
‘Sport’ button on centre console
Lap or journey times can be
viewed, stored and analysed using
a special performance display in
PCM. The information available
includes time elapsed and
distance travelled on the current
lap, as well as the number of laps
completed and their respective
times. You can also view the
current fastest lap as well as the
remaining range till empty. Driving
times can be recorded for any
stretch of road, and benchmark
times defined. Other useful features
include a personal memory
function which is also controlled
via PCM. This can be used to store
personal preferences for a range
of systems, including daytime
running lights, ‘Welcome Home’
lighting, optional automatic air
conditioning and door-lock
settings.
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Sport Chrono Package.
Both Cayman models, like every
Porsche, have lots of performance
in reserve.
To help you explore even more
of that potential, there’s the
optional Sport Chrono Package.
This unique range of functions
provides simultaneous enhancement
of the engine and chassis for even
greater driving pleasure.
When you activate the package
using the ‘Sport’ button in the
Throttle response
in ‘Sport’ mode
Throttle
response in
‘Normal’ mode
Both sets of characteristics
are dependent on engine
speed.
Pedal travel (%)
(%) Torque
(as percentage of maximum)
Comparison of throttle maps in ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’ mode
centre console, the throttle
becomes more responsive, the
rev limiter becomes harder, and
the engine dynamics become
more like those of a racing car.
While this is happening, the
optional sports exhaust system
(see page 41) and optional PASM
are also switching to ‘Sport’ mode.
The baseline damper rating is
now considerably firmer, enabling
faster turn-in as well as better
road-holding and traction.On vehicles equipped with
optional Tiptronic S, the automatic
gearshift is noticeably more
dynamic. Upshifts and downshifts
are performed at higher revs with
a faster gearshift action. When
you lift off the throttle to slow the
car, engine braking is applied
sooner. There are no unwanted
upshifts in manual mode when
approaching the engine speed limit.
To minimise assistance from
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM – see page 64), its trigger
threshold is raised. The result is
Sport Chrono timer

The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Safety
Driver and passenger airbags.
Both full-size airbags at the
front of the car have a two-stage
inflation capability, in which
deployment is dependent on the
nature and force of the accident.
In a low-speed crash, the airbag
is only partially inflated, thereby
minimising occupant discomfort.
Anti-theft protection.
Both Cayman models have an
engine immobiliser with in-key
transponder. In addition, the
Cayman S has a comprehensive
alarm system with contact-
sensitive exterior protection.
The alarm is activated or
deactivated using the standard
key remote when locking or
unlocking the car. Radar-based
interior surveillance is also
available as an option. approximately 8 litres, ensuring
maximum protection over the
entire seat adjustment range.
The passenger cell is shielded
by side-impact protection beams
in each of the doors.
Other standard safety features
include integral head restraints,
an energy-absorbing steering
column, three-point seat belts
with pre-tensioners and force
limiters, energy-absorbing
structures in the dashboard area
and flame-retardant materials
throughout the interior.
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Vehicle tracking system.
An optional preparation is
available for both Cayman models
enabling future installation of a
vehicle tracking system obtainable
from Porsche Tequipment. The
system can be used to locate a
stolen vehicle across most of the
countries of Europe. Note:
package comprises special wiring
loom and higher capacity battery.
Child seats.
The passenger’s seat is also
designed to carry an ISOFIX-
compatible child seat. The
necessary preparation – including
airbag deactivation – is available
from Porsche Tequipment. You
will also find a comprehensive
range of Porsche child seats.
Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP).
Both Cayman models are equipped
with Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP) as standard. This
comprehensive package provides
effective protection for the head
and upper body area. Each seat
has two side airbags featuring
hybrid gas generant technology.
A thorax airbag is located in the
side of the seat backrest, while
a head airbag deploys upwards
from the door. All four airbags
have an individual volume ofCayman and Cayman S
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Comfort
consumption, average speed,
range till empty and audio
information.
Steering wheel.
Both Cayman models have a three-
spoke leather steering
wheel with full-size airbag as
Instruments.
A single glance is all it takes –
particularly when it comes to the
instruments. The familiar Porsche
grouping of symmetrical round
instruments forms an integral
part of the cockpit design.Above the instruments is a
specially designed shroud with
semi-transparent grille. The dials
on the new Cayman have a black
background, while those on the
Cayman S have an aluminium-
coloured finish. Both sets of
instruments feature crisp white
backlight illumination. An integral
light sensor automatically adjuststhe degree of illumination to match
the ambient light conditions.
The dials provide a continuous
overview of all key information,
including external temperature,
time, trip odometer, total odometer
and vehicle speed. You can also
view a range of additional data
from the standard on-board
computer, e.g., average fuel
access to audio, navigation and
– if fitted – telephone functions
(only in conjunction with PCM).
For a detailed overview of the
available steering wheel options,
see pages 109-113. standard. Special features include
40 mm of height and reach
adjustment. A smooth leather
finish is available as an optional
extra on the steering wheel rim
and airbag module. Alternatively,
you can specify a three-spoke
sports or three-spoke multifunction
wheel. The latter is equipped with
six integral keys offering direct
Cayman dashboard with optional equipment, e.g., leather interior package with two-tone combination, PCM

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Comfort
Cupholders Lockable glove compartment
Storage compartments.
Both Cayman models have a
generous array of ergonomically
positioned storage compartments.
The lockable glove box has a
roomy interior and comes with
integral CD storage (in conjunctionwith either of the optional sound
systems). Generous compartments
can also be found on the centre
console and each of the doors.
On the Cayman S, these compart-
ments have a leather-upholstered
lid. Between the two seats, on the
engine bulkhead, is an additional
Roof transport system.
The optional roof transport system
has been specially designed to
complement the aerodynamics
of the car. With its aluminium
construction and simple fitting
mechanism, it is extremely easy
to install. A range of attachments
can be used with the system,
including a roof box and carriers
for bikes, skis and snowboards.
The system itself requires no
additional preparation on the car.The full range of attachments is
available from Porsche Tequipment
through your local Porsche Centre.
Maximum roof load is 60 kg.
Door storage compartment
4.5 litres of storage space.
Other practical features include
individual cupholders for driver
and passenger. When not in use,
these are neatly concealed within
the dashboard trim strip.
Roof transport system (base load carrier)

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Comfort
Whichever system you choose
for your car, one thing is always
assured: even greater sound
enjoyment from your Porsche. The interior acoustics in the
Cayman and Cayman S provide
the ideal setting for a rich
and lifelike sound experience.
A powerful soundtrack for an epic drive.
Porsche audio systems.
The standard audio system
delivers excellent clarity and
depth. Equipped with the optional
Sound Package Plus or BOSE
®
Surround Sound System, not
only does the car have more
speakers, the experience is also
more intense.
Telephone preparation.
This optional preparation enables
you to use a GSM mobile phone
in your car. The package includes
an integrated antenna beneath
the windscreen scuttle as well
as a wiring loom, microphone,
and attachment console for your
phone. An optional upgrade is
available from your Porsche
Centre enabling hands-free calls
via the audio speaker system.
MOST®bus.
In both Cayman models, data is
exchanged between the various
audio and communications
systems via the Media Orientated
Systems Transport (MOST
®) bus.
This powerful digital technology
uses high-speed fibre optics
to ensure absolute consistency
during data transfer. An essential
prerequisite for advanced audio
quality, it links the CD autochanger,
BOSE®Surround Sound System
amplifiers and PCM telephone
module (all optional). The result
is a significant improvement in
sound reproduction.
CDR-24 CD radio.
Both Cayman models are equipped
with the CDR-24 CD radio as
standard. Its generous control
panel offers exceptional clarity
and ease of use.
The CD drive offers excellent
playback quality. In radio mode,
the RDS two-tuner frequency
diversity function provides
seamless re-selection of the
strongest available signal for your
chosen FM station. The result:
optimum reception at all times.
There are 20 FM and 10 MW
presets offering easy access to
your favourite programmes.
Dynamic Autostore searches the
airwaves throughout your journey
to offer the nine strongest signals
at any time. You can also opt
to hear traffic news updates from
other stations over your current
radio or CD output. Other features
include speed-dependent volume
control, two high-range speakers
on the dashboard, two low-range
speakers in the doors and 2 x 25-
Watt output.
Sound Package Plus.
This high-quality sound system is
available as optional equipment
on the Cayman and Cayman S.
Power is supplied bya4x25-Watt
amplifier unit in the PCM terminal
and an external analogue system
for the low and mid-range speakers
(2 x 55 and 25 Watts, respectively).
A total of nine loudspeakers
adapt that output to the car’s
unique interior acoustics.
Output settings are easily
adjusted via the sound menu in
the CDR-24 CD radio or optional
PCM. A loudness function
accentuates bass and treble
at lower volume levels. Speed-
dependent volume control
provides continuous compensation
for changes in road noise.
Additional features include CD
storage in the glove compartment.
CDR-24 CD radio
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Personalisation
Interior: leather.
Option Cayman Cayman S I no. Page
• 3-spoke sports steering wheel in leather • ••
•435
• 3-spoke steering wheel in smooth-finish leather
• ••
•459
• 3-spoke sports steering wheel in smooth-finish leather
• ••
•460
• 3-spoke sports steering wheel in
• ••
•XPA
smooth-finish leather, padded
• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in smooth-finish
• ••
•431 107
leather (only in conjunction with PCM)
• Extended trim package (doors) in leather•
••
•XTV
• Sports seat backrests in leather
• ••
•XSB
• Porsche Crest embossed on head restraints
• ••
•XSC
• Rear centre console in leather
• ••
•XMZ
• Sun visors in leather
• ••
•XMP
Soft ruffled leather on seatsInterior with leather trim and other optional equipment
Interior: leather.
Option Cayman Cayman S I no. Page
• Partial leather seats• ••
•946
• Soft ruffled leather on seats
• ••
•982 108
• Leather interior package (includes seats, dashboard
upper/lower sections and door panels in smooth-finish leather)
– in standard colour
• ••
•Code 99
– in special colour
• ••
•Code 100
– in two-tone combination
• ••
•970 70, 74
– in natural leather
• ••
•998 100
– in colour to sample
• ••
•Code
• Extended trim package (dashboard) in leather
• ••
•EBA
• Instrument surround in leather
• ••
•XNG
• Steering column casing in leather
• ••
•XNS

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The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Personalisation
Interior: macassar (dark wood with satin finish).
Option Cayman Cayman S I no. Page
• Macassar interior package• ••
•801 110
• Extended trim package (dashboard) in macassar
• ••
•EBB 110
• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in macassar
• ••
•451 110
(only in conjunction with PCM)
• Extended trim package (doors) in macassar
• ••
•XTT 110
• Rear centre console in macassar
• ••
•XJT 110
Interior: sycamore (light wood with satin finish).
Option Cayman Cayman S I no. Page
• Sycamore interior package• ••
•802 111
• Extended trim package (dashboard) in sycamore
• ••
•EBC 111
• 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel in sycamore
• ••
•452 111
(only in conjunction with PCM)
• Extended trim package (doors) in sycamore•
••
•XTU 111
• Rear centre console in sycamore
• ••
•XJU 111
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter ‘Personalisation’ may feature additional options which are not listed here.
To find out more, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the Cayman price list.
– not available
• •extra-cost option •standard equipment W no-cost optionInterior with macassar trim and other optional equipment Interior with sycamore trim and other optional equipment